Dolphins vs. Ravens preseason game preview

The Miami Dolphins will have their most important preseason game of 2018 on Saturday night as they will host the Baltimore Ravens at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins have lost their first two preseason games while the Ravens have won all three of theirs.

As the regular season draws closer, one of the biggest unknowns is how will the Dolphins offense perform with quarterback Ryan Tannehill back under center? In their first two preseason games, the Dolphins first-team offense hasn’t found the end zone as they had to settle for two field goals in three attempts.

As the third preseason game is what most teams call the dress rehearsal for the regular season, expect the Dolphin starters to play up until halftime and maybe some in the third quarter.

Running back Frank Gore, who attended the University of Miami, could play his first game in a Dolphins uniform on Saturday night. Gore was signed during the offseason to compete with Kenyan Drake for the starting running back position.

The Dolphins defense will hope to have a better performance than they did against the Carolina Panthers offense. Much like last November when they run all over the Dolphins defense, the Panthers rushing attack registered 226 yards on the ground. Defensive end Robert Quinn did have an excellent night against the Panthers offensive line as he recorded two sacks.

Many Dolphin players are dealing with injuries entering Saturday’s game. Quarterback Bryce Petty (oblique), wide receiver DeVante Parker (finger), running back Kalen Ballage (concussion), center Jake Brendel (calf), linebacker Mike Hull (knee), defensive back Trae Elston (shoulder), and defensive end William Hayes (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday, and it is unlikely they would play against the Ravens.

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